Budget 2025: Communications Ministry to utilise allocation for people's well-being


PUTRAJAYA: The Communications Ministry will utilise an allocation of RM2.55bil announced in the Budget 2025 by giving priority to the implementation of various initiatives to improve the standard of living and well-being of the people.

The ministry said that the allocation will be translated to strengthen the telecommunications networks and infrastructure, as well as fostering social communication which includes empowering communities with accurate and authentic information through creative content and integrity in broadcasting.

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